i heard of the law that passed, i couldn't believe it because the america that i know, the freedom and liberties we enjoy, are for everyone. it's a shame, because i love the state and grew up here. but i state that doesn't want you here? i might take the uniform off and i'm another hispanic. >> reporter: why do people feel indig nant about producing an i.d. they ought to have? >> because you're not white. >> reporter: is it because you resent the fact you could be stopped and asked for papers while fighting for this country? is that what angers you? >> it's not so much anger. it's hurt that that could happen to me, could happen to my family and my friends. >> come on, man. >> reporter: hours before his flight, jose medina invited us to his going away dinner. >> may go to afghanistan or iraq. after this night, man, we may not see you again. you're offering your life for this country, for all of us, but you might maybe start tomorrow. >> that's my duty to go and do what i have to do. >> reporter: before jose medina left arizona, he told me he was leaving with a heavy heart. >> i worr